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The Wild Service Tree is a relatively rare tree that grows across Europe. Its also known as the Cheques Tree, possibly because of the chequered pattern of its flakey bark, and its small round fruits are also known as chequers. Apparently chequers taste a bit like dates but they're hard work to collect and not so easy to eat. However, before the introduction of hops in the 15th century, chequers were used to flavour beer, which gives rise to the number of pubs called 'The Chequers' (although many pubs have forgotten this and display pub signs showing chequered flags and jousting motifs).
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earlier than usual this year, driving through a view finder: not in the "highway code"
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It's becoming tradition for me to take a night shot of this tree whenever I'm at "The Animal House", even on Christmas : )
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Along the path
whirling snowflakes weave a wonderful white carpet,
every flake of snow a unique crystal...
Were wandering off track in Dyrehaven, a forest park, and stumbled across this tree-tag out in the middle of nowhere
A Japanese Maple backlit by the sun in its full autumn glory. The color on this tree is absolutely amazing and this image truly does not do it justice. The branching on this tree is exquisite as well. The tree is probably 50 years old and resides on the grounds of an old Philadelphia mansion. Autumn on Fire~!
Have a Great Weekend~!
Peter and Debbie Britton visit Tamworth
Friday 25th October to Sunday 27th October 2013
Alvecote Wood open day
Tree in autumn